Th Rh factor in rural practice; responsibility of the general practitioner

As the incidence of erythroblastosis fetalis is as high in rural as in urban areas, it behooves physicians in rural areas to anticipate the disease, to make special antepartum studies to determine the Rh status of obstetrical patients, and to be prepared to treat the affected baby if the aid of a specialist and special facilities are not obtainable.Exchange transfusions have been carried out, by means described, in a small rural hospital.